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Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Norridge, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Rosalee Demarie
Jun 2, 2021
Rosalee DeMarie, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph DeMarie for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Debra DeMarie and Mary Beth DeMarie. Beloved grandmother of Joelle Addante, Nick Addante, and Jenna Giglio. Great grandmother of Axel Addante. Visitation will be Sunday, June 13, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Robert Sokolick
Jun 2, 2021
Robert Sokolick, 52, of Chicago, at rest June 2, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents William and Sylvia and brothers William Jr. "Buddy" and Daniel. Survived by aunts, cousins and friends. Funeral Services Friday at 12 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Visitation from 10 A.M. till time of services. Interment private. Info 708-456-8300. In lieu...
Karen Gembala
Jun 2, 2021
Karen Gembala (nee Tylka) passed away on June 2, 2021 at the age of 71. Karen was the wife of the late Matthew Gembala and mother of Crystalyn. She was a long-time resident of Chicago and most recently of Palatine, IL. Karen was born on February 4, 1950, to the late John Tylka and the late Evelyn (Jarek) Tylka in...
Lorraine Palmblad
Jun 1, 2021
Lorraine Palmblad, 93, passed away June 1, 2021. Beloved wife of Werner for 72 years. Loving mother of Cathy (Joe) Catallo, Richard (Gloria) Palmblad, and Nancy (John) Iberl. Beloved grandmother of Dawn (George), Lisa (Tom), Amy (Joel), Eric, Jason, Mike (Emily), Lindsey, and Joe (Jordan). Great grandmother of 17. Dear sister of Richard (Ann) Ries. Beloved friend of Fe Villardar...
Jean Pontarelli
May 30, 2021
Jean D. Pontarelli nee DiMeo, age 87. Devoted wife of Ross A.; beloved mother of Dan (Diane), Bob (Cinthia), John and Mike (Vickie) Pontarelli; loving grandmother of Dana, Danine (Nathaniel), Danielle, Robert, Alana, Julia and Alessia; dear sister of the late Domenic DiMeo. Visitation Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
Mike Amato
May 29, 2021
Mike Amato, 88, at rest May 29, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Edith (nee DeMichael); loving father of Frank (Kathy) Amato, Carol (Sam) Calomino, Dede (Richard) Pacocha and Sunday (B.J.) Marrero; devoted grandfather of thirteen; dearest great grandfather of nine; dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin to many. Funeral Services Thursday June 3, 2021 10 A.M. at Cumberland Chapels...
Loretta Schak
May 29, 2021
Loretta F. Schak, 65; Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and the late Clarence; Loving sister of Patricia (the late George) Ippolito, Peggy (John Stocchetti) and the late Bernadette Bolton; Dear aunt of Nora Ippolito, Jason (Michell) Ippolito, Annette (Matt) Kaspar, Karen (Noah) Szafraniec, Amanda Stocchetti and Brian (Patrice) Bolton. Memorial Visitation will be Sunday June 27th from 3:00 –...
Dennis Jacobsen
May 28, 2021
Dennis L. Jacobsen, 75, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Maria nee Tumminaro; loving father of Joseph and Christopher Jacobsen and Daniel Jacobsen; dear brother of Charlotte Pappani and the late Gary Jacobsen. Visitation Thursday, June 3, form 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For info 708-456-8300...
Kyle Ofenloch
May 28, 2021
Kyle Ofenloch, age 35, at rest on May 28, 2021. Beloved son of Barbara Leighton and the late Timothy A. Ofenloch. Dear brother of Kayla Ofenloch. Devoted grandson of Dorothy and the late James S. Leighton and the late Richard Sr. Ofenloch and the late Mary Ofenloch. Dear uncle of Maleigha Crowe and Dominic Pacheco. Loving nephew of many uncles...
Mitchell Dzik
May 27, 2021
Mitchell J. Dzik 91 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Thursday, May 27th. Beloved husband of the late Dolores and the late Marysia. Loving father of Virginia ( the late Anthony) Miniscalco. Step father of Gabriella, Jacek and Eva. Fond grandfather of Anthony (Kelly), David (Tina) and Michael (Karina) Miniscalco. Great grandfather of Bella, Cara and Aurora. Visitation Wednesday, June...
Pasqualino Mauro
May 27, 2021
Pasqualino ‘Pasquale’ Mauro, 86, passed away May 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Ada for 59 loving years. Loving father of Pat Mauro and Dominic (Angie) Mauro. Beloved grandfather of Gianna and Isabella. Dear brother of seven. Fond uncle and loving and caring friend to many. Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels,...
Lucille Wendtland
May 26, 2021
Lucille M. Wendtland, nee Patuszynski, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021, with her family at her side. Lucille was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Kenneth W. (Karen), Steve M. (Kimberly) and Paul R. (Lisa) Wendtland; dearest daughter of the late Mary and Walter Patuszynski; cherished grandmother of Mark, Lauren (Jesse Arnold), Kevin,...
Elia Di Cristofano
May 25, 2021
Elia Di Cristofano, age 88. Beloved husband of Lucia nee Marzullo; loving father of Leonard (Yvonne); fond grandfather of Luca and Alex; dear brother of Nunziata (Pasquale) Santucci; the late Giuseppa (the late Giovanni) and the late Antonio (the late Antonia); brother-in-law of Victor (Giovanna) Marzullo, Ersilia; the late Benny, Filippo, Stefano and Carmela; fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday,...
Francesco Deiure
May 25, 2021
Francesco Deiure, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021. Francesco was the beloved husband of Rosa, nee Cascarano, for 49 wonderful years; loving father of Vito (Theresa) and Michele Deiure; dearest son of the late Carmela and Vito Deiure; cherished grandfather of Gino and BellaRosa Deiure; great grandfather of Ava; dear brother of Margerita (Pasquale) Trulli, Anna (the...
Lois Carlson
May 25, 2021
Lois A. Carlson, Age 91, at rest on May 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Loving mother of Nancy (Robert) Valentine and the late Larry (Janet) Carlson. Cherished daughter of the late Howard and the late Myrtle Barcal. Devoted grandmother of Katie, Jennifer (Eric) Tuinenga, Christyn, Michael (Jennifer) Strebeck and Matthew (Carly) Strebeck. Great grandmother of Liam, Margaret,...
Josephine Strentz
May 24, 2021
Josephine Strentz, 93, passed away May 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Ron (Robyn) Strentz and the late Nancy Vanderford. Precious Nana of Lindsay (Merrick), Jennifer (Eric), Erik (Madilyn), Adam (Emily), Daniel, and Brianna. Great Nana of Annabelle, Henry, Evyn, and Ruby. Dear sister of the late Anna and Lorraine. Fond aunt of many, and...
Marianna Krochmal
May 23, 2021
Marianna Krochmal (nee Angielczyk) age 83, at rest on May 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Marianne (Anthony) Stocchetti, Stanley, Anthony, Edward (Margaret) and Walter (Kristie). Devoted grandmother of Elizabeth, Jessica, Dominic, Matthew, Gabriela, Edward, Rebeka, Monica and Lilly. Dear sister of Anna Balaz, Henryk Angielczyk and Franek Angielczyk. Fond aunt of many nieces and...
Frances Favia
May 22, 2021
Frances Favia, Age 72, (nee Paladino). Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo. Devoted mother of Frank and Michael Favia. Loving daughter of the late Michele & Angelina (nee Cortese) Paladino. Dear sister of Fred (Antonietta) Paladino, Pasqualina (late Giuseppe) Murano, Maria (Richard) Roeglin and Ralph Paladino. Fond aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday May 25th from 3:00 p.m....
Rose Barsch
May 22, 2021
Rose Barsch, Age 73, (nee Skultety). Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Barsch. Loving daughter of the late Joseph & Frances (nee Muscia) Skultety. Dear sister of the late Patricia Conroy and the late James (late Helma) Conroy. Fond aunt of Marie (Daniel) Comay and Debra (Donald) Vana. Great aunt of Sara (TJ) Scruggs, Rachel (Matt)...
Mary Ciolino
May 21, 2021
Mary Ciolino 97. At Peace with Christ, Friday, May 21, 2021, Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Sarah (Joseph) Puleo, Steve (Enza) and the late Joanne Ciolino. Cherished grandmother of Maria (Benjamin) LoGiudice, Joanne (Vito) LaSusa, Josephine (Timothy) Schneider, Daniella, Briana and Salvatore Ciolino. Great Grandmother of Mia, Isabella LoGiudice, Michael, Giulia LaSusa, Steven & Francesca Schneider....
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